Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Criddlestyle
Film set catering in Criddlestyle: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap celebrations
- Shoots on location
A chip van near Criddlestyle
How our film set catering works in Criddlestyle
The van needs level, firm ground at the unit base, and a clear route in. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for shoots on location and ad shoots.
Near Criddlestyle, check tracks and ground for the van. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A full location catering unit suits long shoots with three meals a day. A van is great for short jobs and crew treats. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
Why book our van in Criddlestyle
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Classic food your crew already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
- Agreement from the location manager and landowner
- A lit spot for dark mornings or evenings
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Crew lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Criddlestyle: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes, if they’re in your numbers. Confirm numbers the day before.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for crew.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What about crew who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Agree how the base is left
- Update numbers if they change
Supporting artists and visitors can be included in numbers.
A dining area at base helps.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In December, daylight in Criddlestyle ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. Whether your shoot is in the middle of Criddlestyle or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Criddlestyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Criddlestyle is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
For shoots in SP6, we just need to know where the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
What affects the price in Criddlestyle
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your shoot, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Also in Criddlestyle
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch